Section 15Sec./Art. 15

Qualifications of Applicants for Professional Licensure Examination. - To be admitted to the Professional Licensure Examination for Agriculturists, an applicant, at the time of filing of an application, must be:

(a) A citizen of the Philippines or a foreign country which has a policy on reciprocity for the practice of the agriculture profession;

(b) A holder of Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or any agriculture-related degree from a school, college, or university recognized by the government: Provided, That the applicant has completed coursework in agricultural subjects, including the six (6) foundation subjects. The minimum number of units shall be prescribed by the Board as a prerequisite for eligibility to take the agriculture licensure examination; and

(c) Of good moral character, not convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.

An incumbent holder of any agriculture position in the national, regional, or local government offices or agencies, including government-owned or -controlled corporations, and who has been engaged in agricultural functions acceptable to the Board may qualify to take the professional licensure examination for agriculturists: Provided, That the person is a holder of professional civil service eligibility and has taken units of agricultural subjects, which shall include the six (6) foundation subjects and the minimum number of units prescribed by the Board.